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Bloomberg reports a forthcoming Apple Card promo could give new U.S. sign-ups $249 Daily Cash back on AirPods Pro 3, effectively making the $249 earbuds free; the offer hasn’t been officially announced yet.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple isn't abandoning Vision Pro but won’t launch a new Vision Pro–style device for at least two years, as Apple continues to develop cheaper, lighter enclosed headsets and shifts hardware talent to smart glasses and related AI wearables; the previously rumored Vision Air was canceled and teams reassigned, with ongoing attention to Vision Pro’s retail launch issues from recent coverage.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports macOS 27 will feature a subtle redesign to improve readability over macOS Tahoe and will introduce an AI-powered Safari tab-grouping feature, with auto-organize options available across macOS 27, iOS 27, and iPadOS 27. Apple is expected to unveil macOS 27 at WWDC 2026 on June 8, followed by developer and public betas and a fall release.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is developing a new pendant the size of AirTag with an always-on camera and Siri microphone, designed to clip to clothing or be worn as a necklace and will rely on an iPhone for processing; it could launch as early as 2027, while Apple is also pursuing smart glasses with cameras and Siri integration expected to be unveiled in late 2026 or early 2027 and released afterward.
Apple is testing watchOS 27 faces, including a simplified Modular Ultra–inspired design that keeps a large clock but omits the central large complication and the top-row trio, aiming to bring Ultra-style visuals to non-Ultra Apple Watch models.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports watchOS 27 will simplify the Apple Watch Ultra’s Modular face so it can run on smaller Apple Watch models by removing the central large complication area and the top row of three small complications, resulting in a less information-dense display that still features a large clock in the upper portion with a lower row of three complications; Apple is also introducing the Pride Luminance face as part of watchOS 26.5.
Apple is reportedly abandoning plans for a foldable iPad Ultra after weak iPad Pro sales and high price points, with leaks saying there are no current plans for an iPad Ultra. The report notes past iPad Pro shipments were cut and iPad revenue has declined, while Apple’s broader Ultra branding (iPhone Ultra, MacBook Ultra) remains rumored. A separate 20-inch foldable iPad has been discussed, but its launch remains uncertain and potentially experimental.
Tom's Guide reports Mark Gurman saying Apple will unveil its first AR glasses in the September/October window this year, with a early-2027 rollout. Apple plans a display-free first-gen pair focused on tight iPhone integration, premium acetate frames in multiple styles, and a substantially upgraded Siri (potential Gemini integration). Beyond glasses, Apple is eyeing AI wearables like AirPods with cameras and an AI pendant to broaden its wearable ecosystem, all as part of a strategy to blunt Meta’s momentum ahead of the holidays.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says a touchscreen MacBook Pro is still in the works but due to a global memory chip shortage it’s now expected to ship in early 2027 (late 2026 was the previous window), while a Mac Studio refresh is anticipated around October 2026 with M5-series chips. The high-end laptops would feature touch support, OLED, Dynamic Island, and a thinner design (potentially under a MacBook Ultra branding) with macOS 27 offering a touch-friendly interface; no major redesign is planned for Mac Studio. Overall, launches are pushed back to 2027 for the MacBook Pro and to October 2026 for the Mac Studio.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says iOS 27 will overhaul Siri with a revamped UI integrated into Dynamic Island, including a 'Search or Ask' prompt, a glowing cursor, and a dedicated Siri app that supports back‑and‑forth conversations and history; some features may be limited to newer iPhone models due to Apple Intelligence compatibility. WWDC 2026 runs June 8–12, where Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 and other OS updates.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the next Mac Studio is expected around October and the touchscreen MacBook Pro could slip to late 2026 or early 2027 due to a global RAM shortage.
Apple is reportedly testing at least four acetate smart glasses in distinct frame styles with plans to launch by 2027, featuring tight iPhone/Siri integration, computer-vision context awareness, and a vertically oriented camera, as part of a broader AI wearables strategy.
Apple is testing four smart-glasses designs—rectangular Ray-Ban-style, slimmer rectangular, large oval, and small oval—with color options like black, ocean blue, and light brown, code-named N50, to compete with Meta’s Ray-Ban. The glasses would sync with iPhone, enable photos/videos, and integrate with Apple’s ecosystem plus a refined Siri; Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says a reveal could come by late 2026 with a 2027 release.
Apple is reportedly testing at least four distinct frame styles for its AI-powered smart glasses, including large rectangular, slim rectangular, and oval options, with a vertically oriented camera setup and surrounding lights to differentiate from Meta’s competitors; an announcement could come by year’s end or early next year, with shipments planned by the end of 2027.
Apple reportedly plans to unveil a foldable iPhone in September, likely named iPhone Ultra, with a 7.7-inch inner display and a 5.3-inch outer display and improved screen quality and durability. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says engineers have reduced the screen crease, though not eliminated it, while Ming-Chi Kuo has suggested a near-crease-free inner panel; the device is expected to open like a book and feature two rear cameras, a front camera, and a Touch ID power button.